Nephrology

A nationwide cohort study finds higher rates of congenital malformations in babies born to mothers with chronic and end-stage kidney disease.

A global analysis of childhood CKD reveals rising adolescent incidence, widening health inequalities, and links between kidney replacement therapy access and reduced disease burden.

A large meta-analysis links reduced kidney function to higher Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers, suggesting renal health may affect interpretation of dementia tests.

A nationwide comparative study shows SGLT2 inhibitors lower long-term chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury risk compared with GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Melatonin supplementation reduced inflammation and improved lipid profiles in children undergoing chronic haemodialysis, suggesting potential cardiovascular and antioxidant benefits.

A preliminary study suggests a plant-based low-protein diet may improve metabolic and inflammatory parameters and help prevent malnutrition–inflammation complex syndrome in adults with CKD.

Altered serum and urinary bile acids were identified in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, with specific bile acids associated with declining kidney function.

ERA Registry data show rising kidney replacement therapy incidence and prevalence across Central and Eastern Europe, with wide national variation and limited COVID-19 impact.